"It was hard work. I think it was a very passionate game, both teams threw everything at it. At the end it was about mentality and team spirit, and we showed them on the pitch."
"It was an all-in game for us, you saw that. You can't accuse us of not doing enough. That could've been a red, admitted Schlotterbeck himself in relation to his challenge on Josip Stanišić in the first half."
"The exit from Europe produced a lot of force, anger and energy in the second-placed hosts. Bayern had registered almost 74 percent possession, and five attempts to zero. 86 percent of all passes found the next player."
Bayern Munich secured a 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund in a highly competitive match, reinforcing their position at the top of the table with an increased lead. Bayern benefited from additional rest after preparation in Munich, while Dortmund arrived fatigued from midweek Champions League elimination in Bergamo. Despite this disadvantage, Dortmund responded with exceptional intensity and aggression, channeling their frustration into full commitment. Bayern dominated possession at 74 percent with superior passing accuracy at 86 percent, though Dortmund managed an early goal through Nico Schlotterbeck. The match exemplified Bayern's ability to overcome challenges through mentality and team spirit, with Jonathan Tah highlighting the demanding nature of the encounter.
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